Ozon expands logistics with 3PL centers and cross-border shipping
Ozon is expanding its logistics network by partnering with third-party sorting centers in 29 Russian cities to increase delivery points and diversify operations, while also launching cross-border shipping from Almaty and Astana to Russia, Kazakhstan, and Kyrgyzstan.
Consensus
- Ozon is partnering with third-party sorting centers in 29 cities across Russia.
- The sorting centers will handle receiving, sorting, and forwarding goods to couriers, as well as processing returns.
- Ozon plans to send some goods from these centers to Ozon's warehouses in other regions.
- The company aims to diversify its logistics network and increase the number of shipping points for sellers.
- The cost of services for entrepreneurs will not change.
- Ozon began offering storage and shipping from Almaty and Astana starting 1 September.
- No additional fee for transporting goods to Almaty and Astana until 30 September.
- Delivery times for customers will remain acceptable despite increased distances.
- Ozon started placing unsold or canceled items at pick-up points (PVZ) on 28 August.
Points of divergence
- Several Ozon sorting centers in different regions were damaged in attacks by Ukrainian armed forces, with the first attack occurring on 22 August in Saratov Oblast and the last one in Belgorod. — kommersant
Coverage (2 sources)
- Ozon will attract partner sorting centers to expand logistics — Ведомости
- Ozon began looking for operators of third-party sorting centers for cooperation — Коммерсантъ